International Harvester Case Defends Organization in Government Suit
The government filed a dissolution suit in federal court in St Paul against International Harvester, alleging monopoly power and oppressive trade practices. The company replied asserting it reorganized to reduce costs, expand foreign trade, improve machinery, and serve farmers, denying any unlawful restraint or harm to customers.
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International Harvester Company
Conurt
St Maul
Fon
Internaional Harvester Company
Alleeinar Holailon
Sherman
McCormink
International Prinsester
Oiis
Bents
Missouri
Lotagtt
Seed Potato and Seedling Practices for Better Yields
G R Riss of Town State College argues poor seed drives poor potato yields in the state. Use only sound seed tubers free from decay, plant 12 to 16 bushels per acre, and plant between May 6 and May 14 for best results. Experiments show whole potatoes yield more than one eye or halves, with two strong eyes per piece and adequate reserve food.
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de Peertimentoof
Dia Kram
Co operation Experiments Spread Across Iowa Farms
Iowa State College extends cooperative experiments to farmers with 800+ trials in all but eleven counties. Over 350 cooperating farmers allot 1/2 to 1 1/2 acres for diverse crops, seed and fertilization supplied by the station. The program aims to boost dairy and green-feed production via a staggered planting plan including winter rye alfalfa clover oats peas cowpeas soybeans and barnyard millet with detailed seeding and cutting dates. Milk output rose despite a dry year, offset by increased returns from the experiments.
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Towa State College
Towa
Tast
Chas. F. Turfiss
John Buchanan
Iowa
College Statium
Kildee
Colleye
Seeding Clover on Winter Wheat Yields Mixed Results
A central Iowa farmer reports success drilling clover into winter wheat, noting mulch reduces evaporation and wheat yields average about forty bushels per acre. University experts warn that relying on chance for germination risks seed loss, advocating dry ground harrow or roller seeding to improve clover and total yield.
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Iowa
Lews
H. 10. Hughes
Town State College
Meritol Hair Tonic and Virginia Town Name Origin
Meritol Hair Tonic is advertised as preventing baldness and dandruff by regular use, claiming to kill dandruff germs that cause hair loss. The text notes Front Royal in Warren County Virginia earned its name from a Royal Oak meeting, with colonials mishearing a drill command as “From the Royal,” per ecological survey bulletin.
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J. Klapp
Virginia
Front Royal
Warren County
Firat
the Ecological Survey
Merital Pile Remedy Claim by J Klopp
An early note presents Merital Pile Remedy as a scientific preparation for internal and external piles. It proclaims unmatched effectiveness, outlining various advantages and urging readers to trust the remedy and its inventor J Klopp.
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J. Klopp
Actual Salesmanship in a Primitive Market
Aoman may make $2 daily in his cedar business yet feels a readerly finisher when selling old bottles for 47 cents. Mood makers sustain life and must be converted into blood. digestion failure harms the body. Chamberlain's tablets are advertised as a reliable cure for digestion, claimed to aid bile flow, blood purification, and digestive strength. Sold by Bos shade.
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Aoman
Obfu State Journal
Clanberlain
Bos Shade
Nature gives time and sea beauties in change
A quotation reflecting on nature’s steady, gentle progression from morning to night and from cradle to grave, noting how changes are so subtle they often go unnoticed.
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Charles Dickens
Merital Rheumatist Powders Patented by Drug Association
The American Drug and Press Association announces Merital Rheumatist Powders as a new preparation for rheumatism. Manufactured under license, the product is marketed with claims of medical endorsement and promises relief, though the article notes the era’s cautious attitude toward new remedies.
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American Drug & Press Association
J.J. Klopp
Fashions In Savles And The Subtle Mood Shift
A fragmentary look at turning fashion trends of the season. The piece notes a Blighty inspired face, a softer Katy stare, and tired suits as season wanes. It comments on women avoiding visible emotion, fearing poetic judgments, and references a stage work titled A Comedy of Mimition.
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Klilles
Sore insoles relief with Chamberlain Liniment
For soreness of the insles whether from violent exercise or injury Chamberlains Liniment is excellent. This liniment is highly esteemed for relief in rheumatism. Sold by FS Shadle & Co.
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Chamberlain
FS. Shadle & Co
Bor
Shadle
Quip Amid Excuses Over Missing Workday Attire
A brief, humorous exchange where one person offers a weak excuse for missing work. The other questions for a reason and jokes that a boss would object only if the speaker lacked suitable clothes. The banter ends with a dry remark on the absurdity of the excuse.
Kidney Pills Featured In Testimonial Spree
J A Adbonian of West Pladus Missouri reports relief from kidney trouble and rheumatism after using Boley Kidney Pills with a friend’s recommendation. He left bed in days and regained health. A second testimonial from Weiss of Racine Wisconsin credits Haley Kidney Pills with stopping back pain and preventing a relapse.
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J. A. Adbonian
West Pladus
Boley
Hey
Williams
Co. Weiss
Forest St
Kacine
Wise
Riley Kidney
Willians
Twin Gods of War and Melody in 1866 War Plot
A historical German tale recalls how Bismarck was counseled by Kendell to declare war on Austria after a moody evening. The substitute pianist Kendell supposedly soothed him, with Grant Duff likening the aid to David guiding Saul. The passage ends with an advert for Cham berlain's Liniment.
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Hismarck
Hilts
Kendell
Mountstuart Grant Duff
David
Saul
Bismarck
Austria
Unpopular Hygiene Trial in Bakery Partnership
A new partner proposes a wax paper wrap for every loaf to improve hygiene, but the old partner objects noting customers rejected it after carbon paper dirtied the newspapers. The Vindicator and Republican Co mentions the issue in a historical context.
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The
Vindicator and Republican Co
Primitive Reasoning in a Voter Exchange
A fragment shows a rural exchange where a voter denies selling a vote while admitting voting for the relief candidate he favored. The dialogue implies a ten dollar bribe and a skeptical response about accepting money versus supporting the candidate.
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McCormick
G R Riss
John A. Howland
Foley
Bright
H. Williams
Northern Lumber Company
L. J. Bennett
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